Unsheltered Conversations
Unsheltered Conversations
Podcast Description
Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, a podcast from HomeAid America where we take an honest look at homelessness and the people, policies, and partnerships working to end it.
In each episode, we'll talk with builders, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and those with lived experience to explore the deeper stories that often go untold.
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes related to homelessness, community support, and systemic change, with episodes exploring topics such as the impact of housing policies, the importance of advocacy, and personal narratives from those affected by homelessness.

Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, a podcast from HomeAid America where we take an honest look at homelessness and the people, policies, and partnerships working to end it.
In each episode, we’ll talk with builders, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and those with lived experience to explore the deeper stories that often go untold.
Welcome to Unsheltered Conversations, the podcast from HomeAid America where we explore the human stories, partnerships, and solutions shaping the conversation around homelessness. This podcast is hosted by Scott Larson, CEO of HomeAid America.
Today’s conversation brings together leadership, innovation,and impact through the lens of one of the most challenging housing markets in the country: Northern California.
Glen Martin, a third-generation homebuilder and ManagingDirector at Avila Real Estate Capital, who is being inducted into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame in 2026 after more than 40 years of leadership in the industry.
And Crisand Giles, Executive Director of HomeAid NorthernCalifornia, who has been leading innovative housing solutions including tiny home communities and interim housing models that are making a real difference on the ground.
Together, we’ll talk about leadership, innovation, policy,and how the building industry can be part of real solutions to homelessness.
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